This book on Certificate Course on “Integrated Nutrient Management” is a compilation of different aspects of Integrated Nutrient Management contributed by the scientists and extension professionals from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J). The chapters in this publication provide comprehensive learning materials for the trainees and other agricultural stakeholders who intend to start entrepreneurship venture in the field of fertilizers’ sale and purchase and will be providing advisory services to farmers at grassroots level in Jammu region. This book may further help the field extension workers of the line department in guiding farmers in scientific fertilizer management of crops to reduce cost of cultivation thereby increasing production and income. Neither the publisher nor the contributors, authors and editors assume any liability for any damage or injury to persons or property from any use of methods, instructions, or ideas contained in the book. Publisher and editor do not give warranty for any error or omissions regarding the materials in this book.
Dr Punit Choudhary Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jammu, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu-181102
Dr Muneeshwar Sharma Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jammu, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu-181102
Dr Raju Gupta Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jammu, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu-181102
Dr Ravneet Kour Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jammu, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu-181102
Dr Sheetal Badyal Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jammu, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu-181102
Dr Prem Kumar Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jammu, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu-181102
Dr Amitesh Sharma Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jammu, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu-181102
1. Importance of Bio-fertilizers in Soil & Plant Health Management ...................................................................................... 1 P.K. Rai, Puneet Choudhary and Prem Kumar
2. Production and Handling of Bio-fertilizer ................................. 13 P.K. Rai, Balbir Dhotra and Muneeshwar Sharma
3. Specification and Nutrient Content of Common Fertilizers ... 25 Dr. Ajay Gupta, Dr. Puneet Chaudhary, Dr. Arvind Ishar and Dr. Muneeshwar Sharma
4. Toxicity of Essential Plant Nutrients on Growth and Development of Crop ..................................................................... 35 Dr. Ajay Gupta, Dr. S.S. Jamwal and Dr. Mushtaq Guroo
5. Simple Qualitative Test for Assessing Purity of Fertilizers ..... 39 Balbir Dhotra, Muneeshwar Sharma, P.K. Rai and Amitesh Sharma
6. Brief Description of Indian Soils ................................................... 45 Balbir Dhotra, Puneet Choudhary, Amitesh Sharma and Muneeshwar Sharma
7. Importance of FYM, Green Manures, Enriched Compost and Vermi-compost ....................................................... 51 Jai Kumar, A.P. Singh, Narinder Panotra, Puneet Choudhary and Muneeshwar Sharma
8. Nano Urea: New Revolution in Agriculture.............................. 61 Punit Choudhary, P.K. Rai, Prem Kumar and Poonam Abrol
9. Sustainable Soil Management for Better Soil Quality .............. 67 Dr. Vivak M. Arya and Dr. Vikas Sharma
10. Soil Reclamation and Important Amendments ........................ 77 P.K. Rai and Satbir Singh
11. Importance and Utility of Soil Test Fertilizer Recommendation (STFR) Meter ................................................... 87 P.K. Rai and Raju Gupta
12. Fertilizers: Classification, Their Adulterants and Detection ........................................................................................... 95 Amitesh Sharma, Puneet Choudhary, Ravneet Kour, Sheetal Badyal, Prem Kumar, Muneeshwar Sharma, Balbir Dohtra and Raju Gupta
13. Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health ...............................103 Rajeev Bharat, Vivek Arya, Rohit Sharma and S.K. Rai
14. Organic Farming and Its Components ......................................109 Ravneet Kour, Punit Choudhary, Muneeshwar Sharma and Sheetal Badyal
15. Simple Qualitative Test for Assessing Purity of Fertilizers .........................................................................................119 Sarabdeep Kour, Yahiya Akram and Ajay Gupta
16. Soil Sampling Techniques for Field and Plantation Crops ...........................................................................127 Sanjay Koushal, Muneeshwar Sharma and Prem Kumar
17. Essential Nutrients and Their Role in Plant Nutrition ...........143 Sanjay Koushal
18. Essential Plant Nutrient Deficiency Impact and Symptoms .......................................................................................161 Muneeshwar Sharma, Punit Choudhary, Ravneet Kour, Prem Kumar and Amitesh Sharma
